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forestomach-glandular stomach junction

Term ID
UBERON:0012270
Synonyms
  • forestomach - glandular stomach squamocolumnar junction
  • limiting ridge of stomach
  • margo plicatus
  • squamo-columnar junction between forestomach and glandular stomach
  • squamocolumnar junction with the glandular stomach
Definition
the distinct low fold of tissue that separates the non-glandular area of the stomach (forestomach) from the glandular stomach; the limiting ridge extends circumferentially from the large curvature of the stomach to the small curvature, just below the esophagus; at the esophagus, the course of the limiting ridge bends into a U-shape and almost surrounds the esophageal opening anna
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